COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates

City Services Impacted by COVID-19:

Morgan Levy Park, Doral Meadow Park, Doral Glades Park, Doral Legacy Park (east side), 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m., daily. This will be effective May 29th. Doral Central Park & Downtown Doral Park, which have been opened since April 29th, will remain open with the new hours of operation, 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. Veterans Park and Trails & Tails Park will remain closed until further notice.

Doral Allows Reopening Additional Businesses as Part of Phase 1

Doral, FL - City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez has signed an Emergency Order (2020-30) that allows additional non-essential businesses to reopen with strict capacity and safety rules in place, effective Monday, June 8th. The City of Doral will be following Miami-Dade County’s “New Normal Guide”. The path to re-opening Doral promotes business operation and economic recovery while maintaining focus on core safety principles.

Businesses that may begin opening on June 8th if they are ready and meet the guidelines include: banquet halls, gyms, fitness centers, summer camps, youth activities, massage studios or parlors, and tattoo parlors.

Certain guidelines will need to be observed, such as:

Capacity limits and social distancing

Use of facial covering in the facility, in public, and for certain activities

Proper Cleaning and disinfecting protocols

The County has outlined guidance for each business to follow. The goal is a safer environment for workers and customers. Businesses and residents are encouraged to visit miamidade.gov/newnormal to review the entire guide with full details and specifications for each industry and sector. The measures included in this guide, prepared by Miami-Dade County, have been approved by doctors and medical experts from the Florida Department of Health, Jackson Health System, U-Health, and the infectious disease experts at Florida International University and the University of Miami. The Doral Police and Code Compliance Departments will support Miami-Dade County with the education and enforcement of these measures to ensure that businesses that reopen, do so responsibly and safely.

The City will also be reopening dog-friendly park, Trails & Tails Park on Thursday, June 11th. Operating hours will be 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

As the situation continues to develop and we all work to move towards the “new normal”, make sure you are following us on social media -- @cityofdoral (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for announcements on possible future changes to other City operations.

Doral Allows Reopening of Pools and Hotels

Doral, FL - City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez has signed an Emergency Order (2020-25) that allows hotels to welcome non-essential guests and pools to open, effective Monday, June 1st. This order is consistent with Miami-Dade County’s “New Normal Guide”, which was developed in close consultation with medical and industry experts and establish stringent capacity and safety rules.

Hotels must comply with increased cleaning protocols in the rooms, common areas and check-in desks. Guests will be required to only congregate with people from the same household. Both guests and workers will also have to wear masks in all common areas. Elevators will be limited to 50 percent capacity and marked to show the proper distance among people. Hotel employees will be required to undergo training to comply with the new regulations. Valet will not be an option where onsite parking is available.

Swimming pools can open at hotels, condominiums, apartment buildings and homeowner associations — with strict enforcement of social distancing guidelines and capacity limits.

Businesses that will not be permitted to open at this time include: gyms and fitness centers, bars, night clubs, concert houses, banquet halls, breweries, movie theaters, bowling alleys, arcades, massage establishments and summer camps.

As the situation continues to develop and we all work to move towards the “new normal”, make sure you are following us on social media -- @cityofdoral (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and on the City of Doral COVID-19 webpage for announcements on possible future changes to other City operations.

As the situation continues to develop and we all work to move towards the “new normal”, make sure you are following us on social media -- @cityofdoral (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and on the City of Doral COVID-19 webpage for announcements on possible future changes to other City operations.

City of Doral Opens Additional Parks with Restrictions

Doral, FL - City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez has signed an Emergency Order (2020-24) to reopen additional parks: Morgan Levy Park, Doral Meadow Park, Doral Glades Park, Doral Legacy Park (east side), 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m., daily. This will be effective May 29th. Doral Central Park & Downtown Doral Park, which have been opened since April 29th, will remain open with the new hours of operation, 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. Veterans Park and Trails & Tails Park will remain closed until further notice.

The following limited active uses ARE allowed: walking, jogging, skating and cycling. Face covers are required when walking or visiting the park but not when performing rigorous activity such as running, skating and cycling. Open restrooms will be frequently sanitized.

In accordance with Miami-Dade County, the following activities are now also permitted with limitations:

Tennis

Single play only

Must maintain social distance, no gathering on courts

Basketball

Individual play only

3 people per half court while maintaining social distancing

Everyone must have their own ball

Masks are required

No Organized/competitive activity or pick-up games allowed

Parks staff may limit the number of persons using trails and paths in order to ensure social distancing is maintained and may limit the time any person spends on these in order to ensure access to such facilities to other patrons. Six feet social distancing must be observed by park patrons and all staff and groups of 10 or more are prohibited. Smaller groups must maintain social distancing in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Department Guidelines.

Amenities and activities NOT allowed include table games, picnics, parties and use of playgrounds, pavilions, community centers, splash pads, water fountains, exercise equipment or bike racks.

Doral Police, Code Compliance officers and park personnel will ensure compliance with these rules and social distancing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Department. Persons not practicing social distancing or following park rules may be required to leave the park or be subject to further penalties.

As the situation continues to develop and we all work to move towards the “new normal”, make sure you are following us on social media -- @cityofdoral (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and on the City of Doral COVID-19 webpage for announcements on possible future changes to other City operations.

Doral Allows Reopening of
Certain Businesses as Part of Phase 1

Doral, FL - City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez has signed an Emergency Order (2020-18) that allows certain non-essential businesses to reopen with strict capacity and safety rules in place, effective Monday, May 18th. The City of Doral will be following Miami-Dade County’s “New Normal Guide” as approved by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The path to re-opening Doral promotes business operation and economic recovery while maintaining focus on core safety principles.

Businesses that may begin opening on May 18th if they are ready and meet the guidelines include: retail, small businesses, personal grooming businesses, arts and culture, manufacturing, office buildings and shopping centers, warehousing/trade and logistics, and restaurants.

Businesses that will not be permitted to open at this time include: bars, night clubs, banquet halls, breweries, movie theaters, bowling alleys, gyms and spas.

The County has outlined guidance for each business to follow. The goal is a safer environment for workers and customers. Businesses and residents are encouraged to visit miamidade.gov/newnormal to review the entire guide with full details and specifications for each industry and sector. The measures included in this guide, prepared by Miami-Dade County, have been approved by doctors and medical experts from the Florida Department of Health, Jackson Health System, U-Health, and the infectious disease experts at Florida International University and the University of Miami. The Doral Police and Code Compliance Departments will support Miami-Dade County with the education and enforcement of these measures to ensure that businesses that reopen, do so responsibly and safely.

Downtown Doral Park and Doral Central Park have been open since April 28th with some restrictions. These parks will remain open, however, at this time no additional Doral parks will be reopened.

As the situation continues to develop and we all work to move towards the “new normal”, make sure you are following us on social media -- @cityofdoral (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and on the City of Doral COVID-19 webpage for announcements on possible future changes to other City operations.

Reopening Doral

The City of Doral, in accordance with the latest Federal, State and Miami-Dade County health guidelines, and in collaboration with community stakeholders, will begin systematically reopening the City. This process will occur in phases with specific guidelines for implementation in accordance with Miami-Dade County’s guide:NEW NORMAL GUIDE

Effective May 18th
Certain non-essential businesses will allowed to reopen with strict capacity and safety rules in place.

Businesses that may begin opening on May 18th if they are ready and meet the guidelines include:

Retail

small businesses

personal grooming businesses

arts and culture

manufacturing

office buildings

shopping centers

warehousing/trade

logistics

restaurants

Businesses that will not be permitted to open at this time include:

movie theaters

Gyms

fitness studios

arcades

bars

night clubs

banquet halls

breweries (except for takeout or delivery)

movie theaters

tattoo parlors

bowling alleys

gyms

massage parlors

hotels

pools

hot tubs

Phase 1: BARBER SHOPS & SALONS

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR HAIR AND NAIL SALONS, BARBERSHOPS AND SPAS

The full set of guidelines as part of Miami-Dade County’s
“New Normal Guide” can be found here: New Normal Guide.
Some important highlights to note:

All services are by appointment only; absolutely no walk-ups permitted.

Doral Parks currently open:

Face covers are required when walking or visiting the park but not when performing rigorous activity such as running, skating and cycling.

Parks staff may limit the number of persons using trails and paths in order to ensure social distancing is maintained and may limit the time any person spends on these in order to ensure access to such facilities to other patrons.

Six feet social distancing must be observed by park patrons and all staff and groups of 10 or more are prohibited. Smaller groups must maintain social distancing in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Department Guidelines.

Amenities and activities NOT allowed include table games, picnics, parties and use of playgrounds, exercise equipment or bike racks. Open restrooms will be frequently sanitized.

Phase 1: RESTAURANTS

MANDATORY GUIDELINES FOR RESTAURANTS

The full set of guidelines as part of Miami-Dade County’s
“New Normal Guide” can be found here: New Normal Guide.
Some important highlights to note:

Limit indoor service to no more than 50% seating capacity, excluding employees. Minimum of 6 ft between parties.

Must introduce plexiglass barriers at tills and counters as an additional level of protection for staff.

Bar counters remain closed to seating.

Ask customers to wait in their cars away from the establishment and alert them that their table is ready through their mobile phones.

All restaurant employees must wear masks.

Customers must wear masks at all times unless seated at a table.

A per table party limit of 4 persons must be maintained whether seating is indoor or outdoors unless the members of the party are from the same household. When parties are from the same household, tables may seat up to 6 persons.

Restaurants must “provide disposable menus to guests and make menus available digitally so that customers can view on a personal electronic device.

Restaurants must also “discontinue pre-setting tables with napkins, cutlery, glassware, food ware, etc. These should be supplied individually to customers as needed.

Pre-roll utensils in napkins prior to use by customers and store in a clean container. Do not leave card stands, flyers, napkin holders, or other items on tables.”

Restaurants must also “discontinue having condiments on tables. Restaurants must suspend use of shared food items such as condiment bottles, salt and pepper shakers, etc. and provide these foods in single serve containers.

Remove all communal items from front of house, such as self-service drinks, condiments, utensils, and tableware stations; have employees provide these items to patrons.

Do not leave out after-meal mints, candies, snacks, or toothpicks for customers. Offer them with the check or provide only on request.

Acquire uniforms to supply employees with enough uniforms to be able to wear a clean uniform each shift.

Ensure enough masks available for all employees that are in contact with other people (including office workers, warehouse workers unable to social distance, and customer facing shipping and delivery workers), as well as sufficient quantities of soap, hand sanitizer, gloves as necessary.

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) recommends the following in order to be tested:

Call the DOH Epidemiology Department at 305-470-5660 for guidance, or

Contact your primary care physician, explain your symptoms and whether or not you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 14 days, or

Contact an urgent care facility or hospital emergency room, explain your symptoms and whether or not you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 14 days

You may reach the Miami-Dade County Florida Department of Health COVID-19 hotline at 305-324-2400 or the Florida Department of Health at 1-866-779-6121.